based on the presence of the Albright hereditary osteodystrophy pseudotype but without the PTH resistance. Blood tests including calcium, phosphate, and PTH will exclude other forms of Pseudohypoparathyroidism. X-rays may reveal a short fourth metacarpal. Genetic testing can confirm the diagnosis by showing GNAS gene mutation. Treatment Treatments focuses on symptoms, with genetic counseling recommended. History It was characterized in 1952 by Fuller Albright as "pseudo-pseudohypoparathyroidism" (with hyphen). See also Antidisestablishmentarianism Floccinaucinihilipilification GNAS complex locus Honorificabilitudinitatibus Longest word in English Longest words Parathyroid hormone Pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious References External links Cell surface receptor deficiencies Long words Rare diseases English words